Electromagnetic Pulse Protection For Distributed, Shipboard Transducer-bus Networks

The program objective is to develop and evaluate a distributed shipboard transducer-bus network that is immune to high levels of EMP (electromagnetic pulse). The task involve designing a network that is compatible with open architecture standards such as the IEEE 1451, and existing commercial and military standards. Investigation into network types that are effective for transducer-bus networks and protection technologies. It will also consider the protection of the transducer power supply lines, so that even if an EMP strike does cause a failure in a smart sensor or NCAP that will not affect the remaining sensors on the network or itself. The proposal plans to 1) determine what is known of a quantifiable nature on EMP so that it's potential effects on a protected network can be assessed, 2) evaluate types of protection that can be applied to protect networks, 3) evaluate the types of network implementations, including the IEEE 1451 standards, that can be applied to transducer-bus networks and how available protections can be applied, including protection for wire based networks and inherently EMP proof fiber optic implementations 4) Propose a transducer-bus network such as a fiber optic Ethernet based network, 5) develop the plan a demonstration transducer-bus network.